[Page 4] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in September 2026

This scholarship aims to support high school seniors by helping them manage the significant expenses associated with higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of David Foster by supporting students who have been significantly impacted by a high school teacher.

This scholarship supports incoming college freshmen from Monroe County, Alabama who have lost a parent or guardian, honoring their memory as they pursue an undergraduate degree.

This scholarship aims to honor the 1979 graduating class of Aiken High School by supporting the next generation of Falcons as they pursue higher education in college or trade school.

This scholarship aims to support college-bound students as they prepare to complete their high school journeys.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Ryan Douglas Osborne by supporting students who share his honorable characteristics of being personable, respectable, friendly, open-minded, ambitious, hard working, and driven.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Lane Nicholls Trueblood by uplifting students who are devoted both to their studies and to the needs of others.

The Jamie Anderson Scholarship aims to support and encourage young individuals who, like Jamie, have a desire to pursue a career in social work despite facing difficult circumstances.

This scholarship honors the memory of Daniel R. Torres by supporting Idaho high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor students whose determination, resilience, and dedication inspire others.

This scholarship will support college students looking to better the social-emotional wellbeing of gifted children.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Glenda I. Tanner, who believed that everyone should have the chance to attend college.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory and incredible legacy of Kalia D. Davis by supporting students who share her work ethic, kindness, and drive.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kenneth G. Tanner by making college more affordable and accessible so aspiring students can fulfill their dreams.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Andrew Schultze by supporting students who share his passion for the HVAC trade.

In memory of Evan James Vaillancourt, an Army Combat Medic, this scholarship supports high school seniors with a 3.5+ GPA pursuing a nursing degree who have community service or volunteering experience.

This scholarship is open to high school seniors and current undergraduates from Memphis or Shelby County, TN who hold at least a 2.5 GPA and are pursuing an education-related major or career.

This scholarship supports North Carolina female high school juniors and seniors with a 3.5+ GPA and volunteer or non-profit experience who demonstrate perseverance and a passion for community involvement.

The Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship will be awarded to two deserving inner-city high school students to help pay for tuition and books.

This scholarship aims to support underserved students who are paving a new path in their families by pursuing a college education.

This scholarship honors Rob Snyder by supporting high school junior/senior golfers in Massachusetts, Georgia, or Florida with a 3.0+ GPA and demonstrated financial need who play on their school golf team and intend to compete collegiately.

This scholarship supports Illinois bachelor's degree students with a 3.0+ GPA who have studied a foreign language in high school and are involved in multiple school activities.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sarah Weber by supporting students who refuse to give up and are using their education as a means of improving their life circumstances.

This scholarship seeks to support bright and talented students so they can afford to pursue college and continue on the path towards their goals.

This scholarship will support students with diabetes as they continue to persevere and strive for their dreams.

This scholarship will support an undergraduate student pursuing a career in healthcare or agriculture.

This scholarship aims to support LGBTQ+ individuals who are passionate about pursuing higher education and making a positive impact on their community through their education.

This grant aims to help one high school dancer continue to practice their art and follow their passion for dance.

The Marcus Stroman Scholarship seeks to support ambitious students from Pasadena and Altadena, CA who are preparing to graduate from high school and have been accepted to the college of their dreams.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Coleen Elizabeth Lemon by supporting students with financial need as they pursue higher education.